How to Pronounce Giddy

To pronounce "giddy", say GIDDY — one syllable, IPA /ɡɪdi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɡɪdi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “giddy”

"giddy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with biddy and kiddy, if that helps it stick.

What does giddy mean?

verb

  1. To make dizzy or unsteady.
  2. To reel; to whirl.

adjective

  1. Dizzy, feeling dizzy or unsteady and as if about to fall down.

    “The man became giddy upon standing up so fast.”

  2. Causing dizziness: causing dizziness or a feeling of unsteadiness.

    “They climbed to a giddy height.”

Synonyms

dizzy

Words that rhyme with giddy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

biddykiddywiddydiddymiddiemiddykiddiesmiddysidibiddiebridiebrydie

Related words

dizzylight-headedwoozyfeatherbrainedempty-headedsickfrivolousairheaded

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "giddy"?▾

"Giddy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "giddy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "giddy" is /ɡɪdi/.

What does "giddy" mean?▾

Giddy: To make dizzy or unsteady.

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